Five years ago today I started looking for aliens after giving into my mother's nagging about joining the project...and because I had just got broadband and was no longer on dial up!

It was something I had been meaning to do for years after hearing about it. Seti had just moved over from classic to BOINC.

In that five years I've made so many friends on seti, some of whom I've been lucky to meet up with in real life.

Seti folks are a generous group, I've had so much computer help, I know that if I have any problem with my computer I just have to ask and a dozen people will come forward with help, suggestions and advice.

I've had very interesting discussions in politics, talking to people with directly opposing opinions which has been extremely interesting for me and a great learning opportunity. To those who managed to discuss your vastly different views without getting personal (people like Rush, and Jeffrey) you have my undying respect.

About the only thing all of us here have in common is our belief that the truth is out there (and a love of cats for some reason). No wonder we all fight so much!

At the risk of sounding really cheesy, we haven't yet found any aliens, but we found each other...and no, I'm not high.

In that five years I've made so many friends on seti, some of whom I've been lucky to meet up with in real life.

Yep I count myself lucky as well.

At the risk of sounding really cheesy, we haven't yet found any aliens, but we found each other...and no, I'm not high.
Thank you seti for a really 'interesting' 5 years.

I would happily endorse that. My 10th Seti Anni is in November, I'll have to dream up a suitable speech as well! But yes, we all know exactly what you mean, and can identify with it. AND it ain't over yet!

Just funnin' with ya. I love cats, especially with mustard.

I quite like kids, but I couldn't eat a whole one ....Those are my principles, and if you don't like them ... well, I have others.
Groucho Marx 1895-1977

I also have mine, and if you don't like them ... tough, live with it.
Chris S 2016